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Need to sell some books?

From one single pre-loved book to large collections, Hard to Find Books are always on the lookout for interesting secondhand books to buy - estates and private library collections are a specialty. There is no collection too large, and our interests cover almost every subject

Contact the Hard to Find Bookshop in Onehunga or Dunedin first

If you have books to sell, we recommend you first contact our shop in Onehunga or Dunedin before bringing your books in. If you have a large or unique collection of books, email us. There’s a possibility we can arrange to come and see you – within NZ and overseas. Extensive lists are not as helpful as a brief chat about your books, so please do not go to the trouble of putting one togetherunless we ask you to do that.

Many years' experience buying and selling books

As well as enjoying our prompt and friendly service, you’ll also find us knowledgeable and fair when it comes to buying your secondhand books – after all, we’ve been in the secondhand book industry for over 30 years and our two primary buyers have a combined over 60 years' experience.

Most books wanted!

You are welcome to talk to us about any books you want to sell but here’s a guideline…